Since you are interested in The Best of Elgar (Incls 'Nimrod' variation & 'Pomp and Circumstance' March Nos 1 & 4), here is a list of other items that you may find interesting.
EDWARD ELGAR
Elgar: Sacred Choral Music Jonathan Vaughn (organ) / St. John's College Choir, Cambridge / Christopher Robinson, conductor [ Naxos English Choral Music / CD - released 21/Jul/2004 ] "Consistently true to Elgar's spirit, a fine collection from a great choirmaster. Despite the fact that he was Catholic, he wrote extensively for the Anglican liturgy. This disc represents his writing for both denominations and is beautifully done by... |
EDWARD ELGAR / ANTHONY PAYNE
Elgar/Payne: Symphony No 3 Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra / Paul Daniel [ Naxos / CD - released 15/Sep/2000 ] 1001 Classical recordings you must hear before you die (1901-1950) -- Rosette (Highest Rating)- Penguin Stereo Guide |
EDWARD ELGAR
Elgar: Falstaff / Elegy / The Sanguine Fan English Northern Philharmonia, David Lloyd-Jones (conductor) [ Naxos / CD - released 6/Jan/2004 ] "Rich, full naxos sound with high dynamic contrasts adds satisfying weight to David Lloyd-Jones's taut and dramatic account of Elgar's elaborate Shakespearean portrait." *** Three Stars. Penguin Stereo Guide |
EDWARD ELGAR
Elgar: Piano Music Ashley Wass (Piano) [ Naxos / CD - released 13/Oct/2006 ] Public recognition brought Elgar many honours, his position sealed by the composition of music for the coronation of King Edward VII. |
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Enigma Variations / Pomp and Circumstance Marches Nos. 1 and 4 / Serenade for Strings Capella Istropolitana, Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra / Adrian Leaper [ Naxos / CD - released 1/Aug/2007 ] "Freshly spontaneous throughout", said the Gramophone of the Enigma, "undoubtably good value", added the Penguin Guide. |
JEAN SIBELIUS / EDWARD ELGAR
Sibelius/Elgar: Violin Concertos Dong-Suk Kang (violin) / Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra / Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra / Adrian Leaper (conductor) [ Naxos / CD - released 29/Oct/2005 ] "even if it were at full price it would feature quite high in the current lists" - Penguin Guide |
BRIDGE / ELGAR / WOOD / VAUGHAN WILLIAMS / etc
English String Miniatures Vol 2 English Northern Philharmonia / David Lloyd-Jones [ Naxos / CD - released 3/Sep/2001 ] Continuing the series |
EDWARD ELGAR
Elgar: Cello Concerto / Introduction and Allegro / Serenade for Strings Maria Kliegel (cello) Royal Philharmonic Orchestra / Michael Halasz, conductor. Capella Istropolitana. Adrian Leaper, conductor [ Naxos / CD - released 1/May/2004 ] Sir Edward Elgar enjoys a curious reputation in his own country. To many he is, above all, the composer of the Pomp and Circumstance Marches, the celebrator of Edwardian Imperialism, the man who preferred the races to a rehearsal of his Violin... |